Salazar to Wrap-Up Skills & Innovation Week with Google + Hangout with 8th Grade Science Class
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Tomorrow, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and U.S. Geological Survey Director Dr. Marcia McNutt will host the Department’s inaugural Google + Hangout with an 8th grade science class from Miles @ Cranwood School in Cleveland, Ohio. During the Hangout, Salazar and McNutt will discuss the importance of science and innovation in the classroom and Interior’s role in building a new generation of skilled workers.
When President Obama took office, he called for an all-hands-on-deck approach to science, technology, math, and engineering. He’s called for action to prepare 100,000 effective math and science teachers and to meet the urgent need to train one million additional STEM graduates over the next decade.
Engaging directly with young people about the importance of math and science is part of Secretary Salazar’s efforts to make sure we have the best, smartest, most skilled workers in the world – so that the jobs and industries of tomorrow take root right here in cities and towns across the nation.
This Google+ Hangout is part of the Department’s Youth in the Great Outdoors Initiative, which employs, educates, and engages young people from all backgrounds in exploring, connecting with and preserving America’s natural and cultural heritage. For more information on this initiative, click here.
WHO: Ken Salazar, Secretary of the Interior
Marcia McNutt, Director, U.S. Geological Survey
WHAT: Google + Hangout on Science
WHEN: Thursday, February 9, 2012
1:00 p.m. EDT
WHERE: To watch, go to www.doi.gov/live.
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